Welcome to my QSO Journey
KZ7K
Grid Square DM33 (Maricopa, Arizona)
After years of delaying and procrastinating, on December 15, 2025 I finally attempted and passed my Technician exam and initially that was the only thing I wanted. December 18, 2025 I passed my General and on January 27, 2026 I passed my Amateur Extra.
Today I spend my time chasing DX contacts, operating portable from remote locations, working DX stations on FT8, and training for emergency communications situations.
This is where I’m logging that journey, the contacts, the contests, the gear, and everything in between.
Callsign
KZ7K
Grid Square
DM33
License Class
Amateur Extra
My Station Focus Areas
What I Focus On
Portable Ops
Activating parks and summits, running portable setups, and chasing hunters back home.
DX & Contesting
Chasing distant stations and testing my station and my patience, in contests.
Emergency Comms
Training with MAG/ARES/RACES to be ready to serve my community when it matters most.
Follow Along
I’ll be posting updates on contacts, contest results, portable activations, and lessons learned as I keep building experience. Check back often, or better yet, find me on the radio!
– 73 KZ7K
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